You’ve set the date and have your wedding plans in the works, but when exactly does the pampering and prep come into play? Here’s our ultimate beauty timeline suggestions to consider if you’re looking for some glow guidance.

The Pre-Wedding Pampering: Your Wedding Beauty Timeline

Just a disclaimer, we absolutely think you are perfect, just the way you are. Our beauty timeline is just one way for some to keep track of beauty milestones that you may want to keep in mind coming up to the wedding–but we also suggest doing what you think is best for yourself and forget the rest!

The Pre-Wedding Beauty Timeline

7-8 Months

Gather your wedding beauty inspo (hair, makeup, nails) on Pinterest
Decide on a beauty budget
Find some talented local hair stylists and HMU artists and see if they are able to be on-location for weddings
Decide whether to cut your hair or grow it out for the wedding day
If you want to increase your energy and/or tone up for the big day, choose and start a sensible workout plan that makes you feel good

5-6 Months

Inquire about HMU consultations with the artists you’ve fallen in love with
Schedule hair and makeup for the wedding day
Schedule a trial run with the HMU teams 1-2 months before the big day

3-4 Months

If you’re intrigued by a new body or skin treatment, try it out now to see how your skin reacts to it!
If you’ve never had a spray tan, test it out so you’ll know how it will look
Pamper yourself with a facial to start prepping your skin to look its best

1-2 Months

Finalize your wedding day beauty look that makes you glow from the inside out (including hair accessories) during your trial run appointments
Get your teeth whitened

2 Weeks

Get your hair trimmed and if you color your hair, get any needed touch-ups done
Schedule manicures and pedicures for the day before the wedding
Start to moisturize your skin every day
Indulge in a massage
Finalize your wedding day beauty timeline and give a copy to your planner/coordinator, beauty team, and bridesmaids

1 Week

Confirm all beauty appointments
Pamper yourself with one more facial so you’re glowing on the big day
Put together your wedding day beauty emergency kit (anything you might need for touch-ups)
Make sure you’re getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night

1 Day

Get your manicure and pedicure (tip: bring your own color so you have it on the wedding day for emergency touch-ups)
Wash and deep condition your hair for the last time before the wedding
Get in your favorite comfy pajamas, pamper yourself with a warm cuppa sleepy tea, and get at least 8 hours of beauty rest before your big day!